Spice Up your Workout

Getting into a regular gym routine is essential to actualizing those weight-loss goals. But what happens when it gets a little boring doing the same old weight-training exercises and mastering those cardio machines? Don’t be afraid to spice up your regime by injecting some new and fun alternatives every now and then.

“Erotic” aerobics is gaining popularity amongst women recently, and includes things like pole dancing or stripper-cise. Many participants say it’s a wonderful way to get some exercise, but also helps in the areas of self-esteem and sensuality.

Success in this type of aerobics comes with gaining confidence in our own bodies and claiming our sensuality. Embracing one’s femininity is also essential and many of the classes are restricted to women only to ensure that all participants can comfortably let the goddess within break free.

Pole dancing for example, has traditionally been seen as purely sexual, but it can also be a great way to de-stress and actually requires quite a bit of concentration. The exercises involve exploring our own bodies through hand wandering, but also involve lots of squats, dancing and jumping that rival many cardio routines.

These types of exercises bring fun to the forefront, where burning calories is the last thing on your mind as you master the “Fireman’s Spin” on that pole. But the best part is you’re actually working toward those weight-loss goals in the midst of all that fun. And who knows? That added confidence could go a long way to improving another great calorie-burning activity…

So go ahead and give it a try—many women say it’s done wonders for their bodies, confidence and their relationships!